I see through the lenses of development and attachment, and the lenses of trauma and resilience. Our developmental and attachment foundation is our base ground. Trauma and disturbing experiences can disrupt our path; while resilience allows us to cope and bounce back to varying degrees. Health and balance is
within our reach, and can come from integrating our body, mind, heart and spirit. A sense of meaning and purpose, and healthy outlets and forms of expression can deepen our contentment . Healthy relationships are a key aspect of a full life. During a difficult point in our lives, often what we need is a way to process and navigate through pain, and stuck patterns, to restore our well-being. EMDR is an evidence based therapy that allows us to work through trauma and other obstacles that limit our sense of peace and equilibrium. Brain Spotting is another effective therapy for working through trauma and stuck patterns.

Each of
us has a unique set of strengths and challenges. Our
development is enhanced by self awareness, mindfulness, and healthy
relationships.

Behavioral
health encompasses mental outlook, moods, habits, and behavior patterns. Family
therapy involves the dynamics of relationship; including bonding, balancing
togetherness and separateness, communication, and agreement. Our
relationships impact our health and can help us to learn and grow.

Developmental
history and the process of our current growth is an important component of how
we conduct our lives. Loss, trauma, and an overload of stress can have a
significant impact on mental health and relationships.

We are living
in a time of tremendous change. Having the ability to
adapt and to maintain a sense of integrity and meaning can contribute to our
recovery and stability through difficult times. Access to guidance, support and healing can increase our
resilience and well being. Outlets for expression and ways to unravel the entanglement of painful experiences can allow us to more fully be ourselves and to contribute our gifts.